Build for an Aussie - Check before I order!

willsko87 · 08-23-2006, 01:03 AM

I think I have finally chosen the parts I want for my new build. Took me a while but I think I'm happy with the following. I was just wondering if you could check over it for me and make sure everything is compatible. Cheers!

CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ AM2
http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=121560

MAINBOARD:
Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2/nForce 570
http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=121686

RAM:
Kingston DDRII533 2GB KIT KVR533D2N4K2/2G
http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=117384

HDD:
Western Digital 250G 7200RPM 16MB SATA II
http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=119891

GRAPHICS CARD:
Leadtek PX7900GT-TDH 256MB DDR3 PCIe
http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/18984

CASE:
Thermaltake Soprano VB1000BWS
http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/20103

PSU:
Antec 500W True Power 2.0 PSU
http://pcmaniacs.com.au/product_info...oducts_id=2017

TOTAL: $1,602 AUD | $1,212 USD

dcc · 08-23-2006, 02:24 AM

I would go with Crucial or GeIL rather than the Kingston.

Rather than buying a kit, just purchase two modules that are exactly the same, it will be a lot less, and work just as well.

You might consider going with a little larger PSU, it will allow you to add to the system later. Some of the graphics cards that are coming out are power hungry.

suppafreak · 08-23-2006, 02:28 AM

I would get at least 500 Watt power supply.

willsko87 · 08-23-2006, 02:36 AM

So you mean buy two of the same 1GB modules?
I wasn't sure what RAM I should buy that would be compatible with the motherboard because I have heard people have had problems. I picked the Kingston because on their website they had a list of RAM that would work with the M2N-SLI Deluxe.

I don't know what Crucial or GeIL RAM will be guarenteed to work with this motherboard.

I will definately look at getting the PSU with the higher Wattage. Thanks!

mophead740 · 08-23-2006, 03:35 AM

its a good build, if you dont change anything it should still work out well

willsko87 · 08-23-2006, 08:16 AM

Why should I go the other brands over the Kingston? Is this because of performance. If not I will probably stick with the Kingston because I know it's compatible.

willsko87 · 08-24-2006, 11:22 PM

Should I get the Antec Smart Power 500W or should pay the extra $50 AUD and get the True Power 2.0 550W?

Apokalipse · 08-25-2006, 01:32 AM

go to www.msy.com.au

their site is not great. but their prices are really good.
I go to MSY for just about all my PC parts.

Elite Bullet · 08-25-2006, 01:34 AM

Yes definatly check out msy.com.au although a horror to navigate they do have some great deals there.

willsko87 · 08-25-2006, 01:40 AM

Yeah the only reason I post the links above was so everyone could view the product, because you can't on MSY. Take no notice of the prices in those links.

Nearly all of the parts I am buying from MSY, because they are certainly the cheapest. Thanks guys.

^ Smart Power or True Power? Is it worth the extra $40 - 50?

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